NHL Roundup: Johnny Gaudreau’s Hat Trick Leads Flames Past Lightning

Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his third goal of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on March 10, 2022. Candice Ward/USA TODAY Sport via Field Level Media

Johnny Gaudreau produced his first hat trick in three years and Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves as the Calgary Flames added another impressive victory to their collection, defeating the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 4–1 on Thursday.

Mikael Backlund added a goal and Rasmus Andersson had two assists as the Flames improved to 15–2–1 since Jan. 29.